Policy Coherence for Climate Change Adaptation at the Land-Sea Interface in Ireland

Smith, Glen; LeTissier, Martin; O’Hagan, Anne Marie; Farrell, Eugene

doi:10.1080/02697459.2021.1991657

“…Climate change adaptation, thus, needs to be mainstreamed across multiple sectors without overlaps or conflicts of interest, and greater policy coherence is essential (England et al , 2018; Scobie, 2016). That being said, this cross-level and inter-sectoral policy coherence is underrepresented across countries where adaptation policies are developed in an ad hoc fashion around the needs of single sectors (Smith et al , 2022; Korhonen-Kurki et al , 2016; Scobie, 2016; Santos-Lacueva and Velasco, 2018). Improved policy coherence at all levels of government can be ensured by strong institutional coordination, policy framework and political will that exist to promote inter-sectorial coherence, navigate and reconcile trade-offs between economic growth and climate goals (Korhonen-Kurki et al , 2016; Shawoo et al , 2022; Yamin, 2005).…”

Section: Promoting Effective and Credible Climate Change Adaptation P...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Why adaptation falters: principles for climate change adaptation policy assessment in Vietnam

Quang,

Kawarazuka,

Nguyen-Pham

et al. 2024

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Purpose Recognition that not every climate adaptation policy is a good one has shifted attention to new tools and methods to measure the adequacy and effectiveness of adaptation policies. This study aims to propose and apply and applies an innovative adaptation policy assessment framework to identify the extent to which climate adaptation policies in Vietnam exhibit conditions that are likely to ensure a sufficient, credible and effective adaptation. Design/methodology/approach In total, 21 conditions, categorized under five normative principles and covering critical issue areas in adaptation domain, form the climate adaptation policy assessment framework. The principles were double-checked and tested in case studies through observations and analyses of policy documents to ensure that each condition should be distinct and not overlapping across principles. To see if the principles and attendant conditions were able to capture all relevant aspects of adaptation, the authors used structured expert judgment. In total, 39 policy documents pertaining to climate change adaptation were selected for qualitative document analysis. In-depth interviews with local officials and experts were conducted to address data gaps. Findings The study reveals major weaknesses constituting a reasonably worrisome picture of the adaptation policies in Vietnam since several critical conditions were underrepresented. These results shed new light on why some adaptation policies falter or are posing adverse impacts. The findings suggest that a sound policy assessment framework can provide evidence on what effective adaptation policy looks like and how it can be enabled. The framework for climate adaptation policy assessment in this study can be easily adjusted and used for different socio-environmental contexts in which new conditions for policy assessment might emerge. Social implications The findings show underlying weaknesses constituting a reasonably worrisome picture of the adaptation regime in Vietnam. In the absence of mechanisms and measures for accountability and transparency in policy processes, adaptation in Vietnam appears more likely to be prone to maladaptation and corruption. While solving these problems will not be easy for Vietnam, the government needs to evaluate whether the short-term gains in sustaining the existing adaptation policies really make progress and serve its long-term climate-adaptive development goals. Originality/value Although interpretations of adaptation effectiveness may be very divergent in different normative views on adaptation outcomes, the authors argue that a common, agreed-upon effectiveness can be reached if it is clearly defined and measurable in adaptation policies. Thus, the climate adaptation policy assessment framework proposed in this study is critical for policymakers, practitioners, donors and stakeholders dealing with adaptation to better understand the weaknesses in policymaking processes, pinpoint priority areas of action and timely prevent or prepare for possible adverse impacts of policies.

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“…The purpose of the energy policy/plan is to establish guidelines for the exploitation of Nigeria's fossil fuels in a way that minimizes environmental damage [77]. Governments, civil society, the private sector, communities, and individuals are encouraged to take steps to reduce the impacts of climate change through the National Adaptation Strategy and Plan of Action for Climate Change in Nigeria (NASPA-CCN) [78].…”

Section: Environment Policies Strategies and Plansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flood Policy and Governance: A Pathway for Policy Coherence in Nigeria

Danhassan

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,

Abubakar

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,

Zangina

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et al. 2023

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In recent years, Nigeria is witnessing increasing frequency of flood occurrence with devastating impact translating into significant loss of lives (in Nigeria, over 300 people died in September 2022) and properties. Addressing flood disaster requires holistic approach from policy and governance perspectives, integration of policies and programs and synergies between institutions. Using synergies and eliminating trade-offs, flood governance and policy coherence integrate all relevant policy fields and institutions to achieve common policy outcomes. The objective of this study is to examine and understand how flood governance and policy coherence are approached, as well as institutional design and implementation for coherence in Nigeria. The findings revealed that there is no single flood policy in Nigeria. Due to this, there is no focus and no defined objectives for flood governance, prevention, control, and management, and no imperative for the government to seek both short-term and long-term flood solutions. There is no synergy and coordination among institutions for flood governance in the country. Since the country established the federal ministry of environment in 1999, the environment, floods, and climate-related hazards were given less priority. State and local governments handle most flood disasters and emergencies. Federal assistance is provided, however, when flood disasters exceed the capabilities of local and state governments. This study recommends that across the country, flood policy needs to be designed, formulated, and implemented while assigning governance responsibility and decentralizing policy to state and local governments.

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“…As reported by Federal Ministry of Environment [75] Climate change adaptation is a state and local government responsibility at the regional and grassroot levels, usually in form of tree plantations awareness and extension services e.t.c. Local authorities play a key role in shaping climate action in their communities and are key mobilizers at the local and community levels of action [79]- [80]. As a result, local authorities are required to develop an adaptation and mitigation strategies in accordance with national guidelines.…”

Section: Environment Policies Strategies and Plansmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a result, local authorities are required to develop an adaptation and mitigation strategies in accordance with national guidelines. By integrating climate adaptation into day-to-day operations and county-level development plans, these strategies help inform statutory plans as well as economic development plans [80]. Civil Society Organizations, Community-Based organizations and Faith-Based organizations play the role of catalysts at the adaptation frontline.…”

Section: Environment Policies Strategies and Plansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flood Policy and Governance: A Pathway for Policy Coherence in Nigeria

Danhassan¹,

Ahmed²,

Zangina³

et al. 2022

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In recent years, Nigeria is witnessing increasing frequency of flood occurrence with devastating impact translating into significant loss of lives (in Nigeria, over 300 people died in September 2022) and properties. Addressing flood disaster requires holistic approach from policy and governance perspectives, integration of policies and programs and synergies between institutions. Using synergies and eliminating trade-offs, flood governance and policy coherence integrate all relevant policy fields and institutions to achieve common policy outcomes. The objective of this study is to examine and understand how flood governance and policy coherence are approached, as well as institutional design and implementation for coherence in Nigeria. The findings revealed that there is no single flood policy in Nigeria. Due to this, there is no focus and no defined objectives for flood governance, prevention, control, and management, and no imperative for the government to seek both short-term and long-term flood solutions. There is no synergy and coordination among institutions for flood governance in the country. Since the country established the federal ministry of environment in 1999, the environment, floods, and climate-related hazards were given less priority. State and local governments handle most flood disasters and emergencies. Federal assistance is provided, however, when flood disasters exceed the capabilities of local and state governments. This study recommends that across the country, flood policy needs to be designed, formulated, and implemented while assigning governance responsibility and decentralizing policy to state and local governments.

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Policy Coherence for Climate Change Adaptation at the Land-Sea Interface in Ireland

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Why adaptation falters: principles for climate change adaptation policy assessment in Vietnam

Why adaptation falters: principles for climate change adaptation policy assessment in Vietnam

Flood Policy and Governance: A Pathway for Policy Coherence in Nigeria

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